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The Guide to Jewish Living offers a comprehensive, up-to-date directory of Chicago-area Jewish organizations, resources, products, and services. The guide acts as a community driven lexicon sponsored by Jewish Chicago: The JUF’s Magazine to foster connection and support. Email [email protected] with questions or for information on advertising opportunities.
* Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community.
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Taboun Grill
CRC-certified.
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Tannenbaum Chabad House
Northwestern Jewish Center 2014 Orrington Ave. Evanston IL 60201 (847) 869-8060 (847) 869-8061 [email protected] Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein False 0341
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Taped with Rabbi Doug
TV show that airs Monday nights on channel 19 at 8:30 p.m. in Chicago and North/NW suburbs. Features guests, entertainers and events in the Chicago Jewish community.
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Tel Aviv Kosher Pizza
Pizza, pasta, falafel; Israeli, Mexican, and vegetarian; catering for large or small groups. Counter service, takeout, delivery. Cholov Yisrael. cRc-certified.
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Tel-Aviv Kosher Bakery
OU-certified. Pareve, Yoshon.
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Telshe Yeshiva Chicago
Boys' four-year high school: general studies, Talmud, Bible, prophets, and Jewish law. Post-high school trains future rabbis, teachers, professionals, and laymen dedicated to study of Torah. Kollel for married men studying Torah.
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Temple Anshe Sholom A Beth Torah
20820 Western Ave. Olympia Fields IL 60461 (708) 748-6010 (708) 748-6068 [email protected] http://www.templeanshesholom.org Rabbi Paul Caplan true 0416
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Temple B’nai Israel of Aurora
Independent congregation.
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Temple B’nai Israel Religious School
Unaffiliated synagogue serving Reform, Conservative and Traditional families in the Fox Valley area and beyond. Offering preschool through 10th grade confirmation classes: Sundays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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Temple Beth Israel
3601 W. Dempster St. Skokie IL 60076 (847) 675-0951 (847) 675-0960 http://www.tbiskokie.org Rabbi Michael Weinberg true 0401
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Temple Beth-El
3610 W. Dundee Rd. Northbrook IL 60062 (847) 205-9982 (847) 559-5800 (847) 205-9921 [email protected] http://www.templebeth-el.org Rabbi Sidney Helbraun true 0400
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Temple Chai
1670 RFD, Checker Rd. Long Grove IL 60047 (847) 537-1771 (847) 537-8075 [email protected] http://www.templechai.org Rabbi Stephen Hart true 0411
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Temple Jeremiah
937 Happ Rd. P. O. Box 8209 Northfield IL 60093 (847) 441-5760 (847) 441-5765 [email protected] http://www.templejeremiah.org Rabbi Paul Cohen true 0402
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Temple Sholom of Chicago
3480 N. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago IL 60657 (773) 525-4707 (773) 525-3502 [email protected] http://www.sholomchicago.org Rabbi Aaron M. Petuchowski true 0389
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Temple Sholom of Chicago Gan Sholom Early Childhood Center
Parent/child programs ages 4 to 36 months; nursery school ages 2½ to 4; day care age 2 to 4; enrichment programs ages 3 to 5.
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The Abington of Glenview
Respite, hospice, short- and long-term care; state-of-the-art rehabilitation program. Kosher food and Jewish religious services.
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The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science
Supports the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel. For more than eight decades, the Weizmann Institute's dedicated researchers have collaborated across borders and disciplines, pursuing their curiosity, and making inspired breakthroughs that improve the lives of everyone, everywhere.
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The Ark
Not-for-profit, community-funded social service agency since 1971. The mission of The ARK is to help Chicagoland Jews who are facing adversity navigate toward self-reliance. ARK professionals, volunteers, and donors provide free, comprehensive services within a framework of Jewish values and laws. The ARK recognizes that many members of the Chicagoland Jewish family -- Jews from all walks of life -- are deeply in need of help and kindness, and works with each person or family in distress to create a unique and comprehensive care plan that draws upon The ARK's wide array of free social and medical services. Guided by the ideals of our shared Jewish tradition, The ARK provides opportunities for Jews of all backgrounds to volunteer their time and perform mitzvot (good deeds).
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The Ark Northwest
Services at the site include case management, a food pantry, rent and utility assistance, job counseling, delivery of medications from The ARK's pharmacy, and other services as needed. The ARK Northwest is open Mondays 9:00-7:30, Tuesdays 9:00-5:00, Wednesdays 1:00-5:00, Thursdays 9:00-5:00, and Fridays 9:00-2:00.
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The Ark Sarnoff Levin Residence
Jewish transitional housing for homeless in Chicago.
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The Ark Seymour H. Persky Building
Services include medical, dental and eye care, pharmaceutical assistance, rent and utility assistance, food, transitional housing, legal aid, job search assistance, benefits advocacy, case management, psychological therapy and testing, a day program for people with ongoing mental health needs, and more.
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The Art of Memory
Custom Memoirs & Tribute Books 3152 N Hudson Ave., No. 1 Chicago IL 60657 (914) 316 4538 [email protected] http www.artofmemorypress.com Ilana Segal Helping Jewish families preserve and honor their life stories,by conducting detailed biographical interviews and turning them into
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The Balloon Lady
Balloons, balloon arches, and basic centerpieces, for bar/bat mitzvahs, and other simchas.
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The Breakers at Edgewater Beach
Senior rental retirement living with many programs and transportation included.
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The Chicago Center for Jewish Studies
Lectures, conferences, and arts programming in all areas of Jewish history, culture, literature, and religion, all open to the public; oversees undergraduate programs; and supports and coordinates graduate degree programs in multiple areas of Jewish Studies in 13 departments and schools.
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The Chicago Mohel
7252 N. California Ave. Chicago IL 60645 347-794-6322 [email protected] Mazel tov! You've just welcomed your newest bundle of joy into the world. We'll take care of you from here. Rabbi Shmuel Katz is a certified Mohel, recognized internationally.
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The Chicago Workmen’s Circle School
This is Not Your Parents' Hebrew School! The Chicago Workmen's Circle School is the place for Jewish cultural, progressive education for families with children from ages 5 to 13. The supplementary school learning program, which meets two Sundays per month, brings together hands-on Jewish learning, social justice activism, Yiddish language and culture, history, music and arts, bar and bat mitzvah prep, and holiday celebrations for the whole family. The Workmen's Circle provides a home for families seeking an alternative to a more traditional religious school education.
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The Children’s Center
Lakeside Congregation 1221 County Line Road Highland Park IL 60035 (847) 432-4766 [email protected] http://www.lakesidecongregation.org Paula Davis None false
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The Drake
cRc glatt kosher available.
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The Eli’s Cheesecake Company
Bakery cafe and retail store selling cheesecakes, cheesecake-by-the-slice, daily house-made pastries and desserts. Ships anywhere in the U.S.A. Local delivery available for Chicago and select suburbs. Tastings & Traditions experience every day at 1 p.m., free of charge. Family events year round.Only those factory-sealed products bearing the cRc logo are certified by the cRc.
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The Friend Center for Memory Care
Offers 40 private rooms for people with early- to mid-stage Alzheimer’s and related dementia. Professional trained staff members provide appropriate programs and services, 24-hour supervision and individualized attention to meet the needs of each resident. Three kosher meals are served every day. Facility includes a lounge with generous activity space, a hands-on activity kitchen and a large, protected outdoor strolling garden. Housekeeping, laundry and personal care are included.
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The Friendship Circle
Empowering today's teens to bridge the gap between families of children with special needs and the community. Offering friendship, social, Judaic and educational experiences.
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The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
cRc glatt kosher catering available.
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The Hinda Institute
Services to Jewish prisoners, prison visitation program, support for family members, and help to reintegrate inmates when they leave prison.
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The Imperial of Lincoln Park
Kosher meals available.
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The International School at Bar-Ilan University
The International School at Bar-Ilan University, Israel offers studies taught in English at all levels: bachelors, masters and PhD. Our school hosts students from five continents and more than 20 countries, in a multi-national, multi-cultural environment of academic excellence. Our programs are very affordable, and recognized worldwide.
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The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center
Provides congregations and the community with Judaic educational and cultural resources. The fully automated collection includes more than 20,000 books, periodicals, videos, DVDs, audio, and other resources, and is open to the community. Book discussions, author events, film screenings, and other cultural programming are also offered.
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The Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Jerusalem Lecture
An annual lecture that maintains the dialogue between Jews and Catholics on issues affecting their relationship.
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The Junior Klezmer Orchestra
Since 1994, musicians and singers of the Junior Klezmer Orchestra have studied the art of Klezmer-traditional Eastern European Jewish music and Yiddish song-with members of the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band. Many have gone on to professional musical careers. We rehearse twice a month on Sundays from 2:30-4:00 pm (including snack) at Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah, just off the Edens Expressway in Wilmette. Our students range fromfifth grade to senior year high school. We perform at the Greater Chicago Jewish Festival, the Skokie Festival of Cultures, and other venues.
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The Kabbalah Bookstore Chicago
Non-profit organization that makes the principles of Kabbalah understandable and relevant to everyday life. Founded by Rav Yehuda Ashlag in 1922, with locations in more than 40 cities and an extensive online presence.
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The Kabbalah Bookstore Highland Park
Non-profit organization that makes the principles of Kabbalah understandable and relevant to everyday life.
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The Lincoln Cafe
Kosher cafe. cRc-certified.
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The Merion (Evanston)
The Merion is redefining retirement living by offering apartments situated in an environment suited for those with the most discerning tastes and expectations. Artfully reborn out of the historic North Shore Hotel in summer 2014, the building boasts a wide variety of striking features and amenities. From fully appointed and furnished apartments, to 10+ relaxation areas, to engaging entertainment and social activities, to distinctive dining options and the magnificent Crystal Ballroom, The Merion strives to exceed the desires of today's thriving, active retirees.
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The New Reform Congregation Kadima
1020 Milwaukee Ave. Deerfield IL 60015 (847) 229-9500 [email protected] http://www.nrck.org Rabbi David Oler, Ph.D. None false
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The Pritzker Pucker Keshet Inspire Center
With support from the Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation, the Pritzker Pucker Keshet Inspire Center provides professional development and consultation services locally, nationally and internationally. The goal is to assist organizations, schools, businesses and professionals in successfully integrating individuals with special needs into their environments.
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The Rissman Family Kol Ami Museum
The Rissman Family Kol Ami Museum encompasses Jewish ceremonial art, articles of folklore, manuscripts and documents of historical value from the 18th century to modern times from countries around the world. Paintings, sculptures, prints, rare books and Judaic ritual objects are included. The Museum features objects from the core collection as well as visiting exhibits and programs throughout the year.
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The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel)
cRc glatt kosher catering available.
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The Sandwich Club
Dine-in, carryout, delivery and catering. cRc-certified.
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The Selfhelp Home
The Selfhelp Home is the only non-profit Jewish community for older adults in Chicago that offers a full continuum of care. A combination of exceptional quality in cultural programming and nursing care offering independent apartments, assisted living, long-term skilled nursing care and a 5-star short-term rehabilitation center with luxury all-private suites that is open to the community. Kosher meals (unsupervised), daily activities rich in culture and the arts, exercise, movie theater, sanctuary, Jewish programming, wellness center, outdoor patio, live music concerts. The highest quality in culture and nursing care 24 hours a day. Ranked as America's Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News and World Report in 2016-17, 2015 and 2014.
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The Sidney & Frances Avner Torah Learning Center of Northbrook
Weekly study groups; parent/child discussion groups, classes and workshops, Hebrew and Judaism classes, international lecturers and more.